Heck she's prompting economic impact in other parts of the world too. By having skaters like Kiira Korpi skate in her shows, she's funding their training expenses and therefore the money from Korea ends up in Korpi's ice rink coffers, the pockets of her coach and choreographers.

Yuna's revenue, spurred from commercials, appearances and winning competitions, is said to be about $7-$9 million. Once she pays for her expenses and the sponsor ship of junior skaters her net worth is still probably a few million.

Say Kiira got 2k for her apperance, Kiira spent about 1k on coaching, boots, ice rink coffers, choreographers. Kiira also spent $200 on food, $200 on gifts, $600 on makeup.
Then Kiira's coach spent $500 on a new dining table because the old one is falling apart. The local furniture store then used that to hire 2 high school students trying to make a few bucks to get ready for prom. Then the students bought a dress, a pair of shoes, corsage for $400. Add a few more stops here and there, the 2000 can balloon up to 200k. So take that number with a grain of salt.

Has anyone heard the RUMOR that Yuna is getting her new programs from Tarasova

Apparently Yuna is tired of Wilson and CoP and wants to become a 1990's Russian Diva

Wasn't sure about the point of this thread - but if the goal is to make up the silliest possible comments I hope my post gets me in the running. Only problem is that most of these comments feel dumber than _ _ _ _ (use your own four letter word)

I just heard that Yu-na and Mao are going to train in Russia with Morozov and Ando next season. They're hoping for a group discount (each a current or former world champion) JUST KIDDING!!! Sometimes you wonder who makes this stuff up.

Mao's side probably made an offer to Orser and other coaches in the world a while ago as she was shopping for a new coach. It is just dated intel. Nothing new about it. Mao has narrowed her choice down since then to Japanese coaches.

I just heard that Yu-na and Mao are going to train in Russia with Morozov and Ando next season. They're hoping for a group discount (each a current or former world champion) JUST KIDDING!!! Sometimes you wonder who makes this stuff up.

Yeah, I heard that Dai and Morosov miss each other and want to resume their coaching relationship in Russia. Therefore, Dai is studying Russian; Miki is already fluent. But the Russian Fed wants them to switch their nationality.

What exactly does economic impact mean? I'm under the impression it's like , hm, the influence someone might have on the economy--like, if it's Yu-Na:

*her successes generate interest and income for Korea's skating program, increased media devoted to FS, more skating-related events
*her endorsements generate sales, possibly leading to more jobs/increased wages for the companies, as well as raising their stock value
*the sales of the products she endorses means there's spending, money is being circulated, better economy?

Someone please explain?

Actually at the last economic summit they estimated tht Yuna success will solve the Greece national debt crisis

Mao's manager denied the Korean media's reports regarding the coarch offer to Orser. The manager said " This is nothing but a groundless rumor. I have no idea why this rumor was started in Korea." This person also denied the future offer to Orser.

Mao's manager denied the Korean media's reports regarding the coarch offer to Orser. The manager said " This is nothing but a groundless rumor. I have no idea why this rumor was started in Korea." This person also denied the future offer to Orser.

As soon as I find english or japanese version of this article I will post it as well.
In this interview, Orser says although it was not an official offer, he was asked to consider (about coaching asada) by IMG right after Torino Worlds. Orser verified that he was asked once.
This issue is basically rubbish, but I don't think Orser lied about the offer.

http://news.nate.com/view/20100425n02015
As soon as I find english or japanese version of this article I will post it as well.
In this interview, Orser says although it was not an official offer, he was asked to consider (about coaching asada) by IMG right after Torino Worlds. Orser verified that he was asked once.
This issue is basically rubbish, but I don't think Orser lied about the offer.

In this article, 'Asada's agent' is IMG which happens to manage Orser too.
It seems that 'the offer' was not an official one and just once.
I would blame the person from IB who abrubtly told the issue to a Korean media in the first place.